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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

First Christmas Tablescape of 2012

I know I am early but there are 2 reasons I am doing this. First is that last year, I did not put up any Christmas tablescapes nor decor because they were redoing our floors and 2 daughters were having babies in Florida so I was mostly out of town welcoming the grands and tending to them. I am making up for that or I can say that I am actually a year late, lol.

Secondly, I have too many Christmas dinnerware sets and I want to use them all.

And so without further ado, I am starting with my 12 days of Christmas salad plates from William Sonoma, except I only have a seating for 8 so only the first 8 days of Christmas plates are used here.

Also, please scroll down one post below to see my Christmas decorations. That was a lot of work! Whew!

The tablecloth is also 12 days of Christmas, also from WS. We bought these 2 years ago from Spanish Fort, on our way to Pensacola to visit John's dad, who unfortunately passed away at the age of 90 a few months ago.

"Believe" charger plates from TJ Maxx. I was selling these at my booth, which I have closed since, due to flooding

and I am so glad they did not sell. The champagne flutes are Mikasa's "Gemstone", wine glasses are Italian from HG (can't remember pattern name) and the glasses are Winterberry by Pfaltzgraff.

The flatware are German and the dinner plates are St. Helena from Z Gallerie.

The napkin rings were Ebay finds from a while back and the napkins were off season clearance from a local shop.

I used a bowl on a pedestal and filled it with mercury silver balls from Southern Living at Home. Then I took a square Winterberry tray and filled it with holly berries that I cut out from our bushes outside and surrounded the bowl with them.

I bought this set of hurricane candle holders which also matches the pedestaled bowl on the center of the table, from Fred's, the first Christmas after we moved in this town 5 years ago. This is the second time I am using them. I like the crackling of the glass and the subtle silver scrolly design. I surrounded their bases with a strings of bling.

Christine, this is a gorgeous table. It's so elegant in your beautiful dining room. I bought a set of these plates last year after Christmas, so I'm eager to set a table with them this year. Our table doesn't seat 12, so I'll need to be creative. LOL

Very pretty! I've always loved those WS plates and I actually have the Believe plates on my dining table right now! I'm still looking for red wine goblets...they are hard to find at the price I'm willing to pay (which is almost nothing, of course).

I haven't put up a tablescape in ages. I think I burned out or got too lazy to dig things out. We haven't been entertaining at all, so no need for anything fancy here. I love the way your tree is glowing in the background!

Christine, you just set the prettiest of tables. We could all learn a thing or two from you. The dishes are wonderful, the chargers make me envious and the flatware is so elegant. Love the glassware. And your centerpieces too. xo marlis

So festive Christine! You really have more dishes than Tiffany and yours are a lot nicer! I don't think we have seen all your collection yet.I am in awe! You really are quite the collector! I don't think you have had a tablescape that I have not adored. Am your number one fan!☺☺☺

So inviting! I just want to sit down at each place setting and enjoy EACH day of the "8" days of Christmas! Those dishes are so lovely and the flutes are fabulous! I love how you can recall the time and events that were happening in your life for so many of the things that you've purchased - gives them extra meaning!

Christine! Always such beautiful tablescapes! Thank you my friend for stopping by! I am also very busy with getting all the Christmas art orders completed (very happy that others stay interested in the art I do!), so I totally understand how busy this time of year is for you too!

Oh goodness! yes, your family is growing and growing! What a blessing! :o) Yay!

I saw those 12 Days of Christmas dishes at WS and I keep circling around the decision of whether to buy them or not. After seeing them here, I think I'm gonna have to! What a wonderful table. The red can be overpowering sometimes, but you've done it just right! Those chargers are terrific!

A perfect Cmas table! I think I had that cloth but returned it to the WS outlet. As soon as I put it on the counter to return, she said, it smells like gasoline right? Yep, that was it. Could not get the smell out of it. It might have been the one with the soldiers, which I think Alma has too, not the days of Christmas.You did a great job, and I agree, have a parade of Christmas plates!

Your home is so pretty, Christine! I just love how you fill it with beautiful things, and this table is no exception. I am just head over heels in love with the 12 Days plates!!! SO pretty!! The chargers are great. I remember thinking about buying them a couple of years ago. I can't recall what stopped me. I imagine that as the days and months and years pass, there will be many things you will be glad didn't sell in your booth because they will serve you so well in your own home. I know I feel that way even now, and it has been about 5 years since I closed my shop! Being able to see your gorgeous tree in the living room while seated at the dining room table is a real plus!!!